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Latoya H. - Dallas Special Needs Caregiver

Profile of Latoya H.

Part-Time, 2 Years of Experience

I am currently working at Community Options and my position is an employment specialist helping MR consumers find employment in this hard economic recession. I also operate the Dayhab Rehabilitation facility from 7 a.m. - 2 p.m. I make sure the facility is running smoothly for the MR consumers and that my staff and providing the best care for each and every consumer in dayhab.
Related Hobbies and Interests
I currently volunteer at Presbyterian Hospital with some of the consumers at Community Options helping them to gain the skills and knowledge to help them for future employment.
Profile Details:
  • Female
  • 23 years old
  • 2 years of experience
Additional Details:
  • Has own transportation and willing to travel up to 15 miles
  • Non-smoker
  • Willing to care for sick children
  • Average hourly rate is $10 to $15
  • Not available on short notice (Care-on-Call)
  • Not interested in working as a live-in care provider

Experienced With Age Groups:
Infant (up to 12 months) Adult (18-64 years)
Youth (1-11 years) Senior (65+)
Teen (12-17 years)
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Diagnoses Experience:
Social, Emotional, Behavioral Tourette Syndrome
Physical Mobility Challenges,  Spinal Cord Injury
Developmental Down Syndrome,  Mental Illness,  Mental Retardation
Medical Diabetes,  Epilepsy


Specific Care Service Experience:
Ambulation Blood Sugar Testing Insulin Injections
Assistive Technology/AAC Body Lifting Repositioning
Bathing/Grooming/Hygiene Brushing Protocol Respiratory Care
Bed Baths EPI Pen Injections Seizure Attendance
Behavior - Applied Behavior Analysis Feeding Sign Language
Behavior - Positive Behavioral Support G Tubes Stimming Attendance
Other:
Willing to Learn New Care and Diagnoses' Skills:

Yes, I would like to know how to do insulin injections. I do have a consumer at my job who takes his sugar and does his own insulin injections due to the fact that he is diabetic. I would also want to know how to do ambulation as well.


Additional Services Provided:
Medical Transportation Errands/Shopping Laundry
Housecleaning Long Distance Transportation Meal Preparation

Availability (08/26/09 to 08/26/10) Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat
Early Morning (6am-9am)
Late Morning (9am-12pm)
Early Afternoon (12pm -3pm)
Late Afternoon (3pm-6pm)
Early Evening (6pm-9pm)
Late Evening (9pm-12am)
Overnight (12am-6am)

Qualifications:
CPR Licensed Practicing Nurse Speech Therapist
Certified Nursing Assistant Physical Therapist Special Education Credentials
Occupational Therapist Early Childhood Educator Registered Nurse
First Aid Licensed Vocational Nurse

Education:
  • Level: College degree
  • School: Eastfield College
  • Major: Business Management
  • Graduation Year: 2009
Languages Spoken:
  • English